The "Aquincum" is the remains of an old Roman city, located in Budapest. The territory of Budapest was once part of the Roman Empire, so there are Roman ruins in several points of the city. The Aquincum Museum is the most complex Roman monument and can be visited all year round.
The Hungarians really liked Sissy, the 19th century empress who later became Queen of Hungary. Sissy was legendarily beautiful, rode horses a lot, had a training room and have been able to wear her wedding dress even after her last childbirth. She also took great care of her long hair. The maids combed and groomed her hair - and they...
In Budapest you can find some very funny animal sculptures. You can make sightseeing with children more interesting by looking specifically for the animal sculptures. But where??
What is the best souvenir of Budapest?
Hungary's wine regions are renowned for a number of reasons:
The Sziget Festival is one of the most popular music festivals in Europe. It is held on the Óbuda Island, an island in Budapest, every August. Already in the nineties, it was a symbol of diversity and peace, calling itself the Island of Freedom.
What to pack in your suitcase for Budapest?
Lángos 🥰🥰 Lángos is a traditional Hungarian dish, usually made from fried dough. The dough is basically made of flour, water, yeast and salt, then the dough is rolled out and fried in hot oil. The finished lángosh is often served with garlic sour cream, cheese, sour cream or even jam. It is often found in street vendors in Hungary...
Tourists often ask what to do in the summer, apart from sightseeing, walking in the evening, or taking a boat trip. Especially with young children, it is a big problem to find something relaxed, interesting or fun to do in addition to the "touristy activities".
Budapest sightseeing with teenagers